Barbra Streisand pays tribute to Kris Kristofferson

Barbra Streisand remembered her A star is born Co-star Kris Kristofferson after his death. In a post on social media, the singer and actress recalled casting him in the film after seeing him live.

“The first time I saw Kris perform was at the Troubadour Club in LA,” Streisand wrote. “I knew he was special. Barefoot and strumming his guitar, he seemed like the perfect choice for a script I was developing that eventually came to fruition A star is born. In the film, Kris and I sang the song I wrote for the film's main love theme: 'Evergreen'.”

She continued: “For my final concert of 2019 in London's Hyde Park, I asked Kris to come on stage with me to sing our other one A star is born Duet “Lost Inside Of You”. He was as charming as ever and the audience showered him with applause. It was a joy to see him receive the recognition and love he so richly deserved. My thoughts are with Kris’ wife Lisa, who I know has supported him in every way possible.”

A star is bornThe film, directed by Frank Pierson, premiered in 1976. It starred Streisand, an unknown singer who falls in love with a rock star, played by Kristofferson, whose career begins to stagnate as his success increases. “Evergreen” won the Academy Award for Best Original Song, while Kristofferson and Streisand each received Golden Globe Awards for their performances.

When Streisand headlined British Summer Time in London's Hyde Park in 2019, she took the opportunity to bring Kristofferson on stage to perform a duet of “Lost Inside of You.” After the performance of “Evergreen,” which was also featured in the film, Streisand introduced Kristofferson, calling him “one of my favorite leading men.” “Here's a song we sang together in the movie, right?” she told the audience. “I love this song.”

Kristofferson died on Saturday at the age of 88. A spokesman for Kristofferson, Ebie McFarland, confirmed the musician's death, adding that the “artist, singer, songwriter, actor and activist… passed away peacefully at his home in Maui, Hawaii… surrounded by family.” A The cause of death could not initially be determined.